Juliann B. Dorff has been
a lecturer teaching Art Education in the School of Art at Kent State University
for thirteen years. During this time she presented extensively at the Ohio Art
Education Association, National Art Education Association and the Council for
Exceptional Children conferences. Ms. Dorff is a contributing author to the
book Understanding Students with Autism
through Art (2010) published by the National Art Education Association and
was a participant at Examining the Intersection of Arts Education and Special
Education: A National Forum in the summer of 2012, resulting in her published white
paper “The Intersection of Arts Education and Special Education: Exemplary
Programs and Approaches.” She received the Outstanding Teaching Award from Kent
State University, was recognized by Ohio
Magazine for Excellence in Education and as a Friend of Kent Public Schools
for her work with students with autism at Kent Roosevelt High School. Ms.
Dorff’s teaching philosophy is based on her dedication to being an example of
good teaching for her students.

During her years at Kent State University she worked to
provide our art education students with the knowledge and experience to address
the needs of students with special needs through art. By incorporating hands-on
teaching experience to supplement textbook study, Kent State has been able to
provide pre-service art educators with solid preparation for teaching all
students, as well as a personal confidence and enthusiasm for the power of art
to impact the lives of all their students. This has required collaborative
relationships and partnerships with area schools and educators.